The Embassy of Sir Thomas Roe to the Court of the Great Mogul 37: To Master Kerridge at Surat. (I. O. Records: O. C., No. 573.) Leskar in Rannas Wood, December 2, 1617.

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My last dated the 17th of November, I doubt not hath signified the Kings hast to Amadavaz, which hee Continewes without rest, by soe miserable wayes as I beleeue never Armie or multitude euer went. Hee purposeth to enter it about the 13th Present. . . . Asaph-chan stands obliged on both sides betweene the Prince and mee; the King drincks and is indifferent . . . . Wee trauell daylie. I haue scarse leasure to eate, or noe Meate, but ill water. A little glasse of yours would helpe a weake stomacke.
P.S. — Abram-chan is called vp, vpon the Complaynts of Shaw-Hussen and Sale-Beage. The firmaen was sent before I had knowledg. I went to Asaph-chan about it, who knewe it and supposed I was glad, for that hee thought wee could not make soe many Complaynts and the Gouernor honest. I made him vnderstand the Contrarie, and his goodnes and his justice, which hee protests hee will deliuer in his defence ; and if hee desier to returne wilbe his frend and helper